Cleveland Elementary vs Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle
Cerritos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
403 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Lakewood, California | Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 5,693 | #543 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15428 of 50,301 | #9530 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 450 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| city | Lakewood | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 41.3).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 74.7%).
- •Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 26.5).
- •Cleveland Elementary is the larger school with 450 students compared with 403.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland Elementary better than Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 41.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cleveland Elementary and Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 450. Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle rank in California?
Cleveland Elementary is 1162nd of 5,693 and Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle is 543rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).